McElroy 1st Week Down
Topic 34822 | Page 1
Bobcat, that happens everywhere. Just focus on your own path to success. This trucking career has far more quitters than you can imagine.
I still love being out here as a flatbedder. I'm 65 years old. I've watched young strong men burn out so fast it's jaw dropping. There's a real lack of commitment and work ethic in our society. Do what you can to turn the tide. You'll have my respect.
Congrats… Don’t worry about others leaving, as OS said it always happens for various reasons.
I am about to turn 65 next month and I don’t normally do general freight. I generally haul the same product just in different forms.
Pay good attention to detail with load securement. Secure it properly and keep an eye on it while you have it and you will be fine.
Most drivers get into trouble because they don’t secure it properly in the beginning and don’t keep an eye on it. Straps can and will loosen up, and so will chains.
Always remember, it is better to over secure it, than under secure it.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Bobcat, that happens everywhere. Just focus on your own path to success. This trucking career has far more quitters than you can imagine.
I still love being out here as a flatbedder. I'm 65 years old. I've watched young strong men burn out so fast it's jaw dropping. There's a real lack of commitment and work ethic in our society. Do what you can to turn the tide. You'll have my respect.
Old School thanks for the advice and I will.
Congrats… Don’t worry about others leaving, as OS said it always happens for various reasons.
I am about to turn 65 next month and I don’t normally do general freight. I generally haul the same product just in different forms.
Pay good attention to detail with load securement. Secure it properly and keep an eye on it while you have it and you will be fine.
Most drivers get into trouble because they don’t secure it properly in the beginning and don’t keep an eye on it. Straps can and will loosen up, and so will chains.
Always remember, it is better to over secure it, than under secure it.
pj you are correct and thanks for the tips.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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